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I use this one http://www.keepcool.org.uk/dog%20coats.htm for Pippin, it's like a Shammy leather in texture, very stiff when dry, but you wet it in cold water and it becomes pliable. Although the coat itself is wet, the dog does not get wet from it. It's my godsend in hot weather and works really well. Not sure if it's available in the USA though.
For travelling in warm weather in the car we also have http://www.k9cooler.co.uk/Home/tabid/36/Default.aspx which I think is available in the USA. Both products have kept my little B&T monster cool and comfortable in summer. (Not that we always get much of one! )

I also have a cooling mat for Kokoda that he likes. However i have no idea what brand it is now. i got rid of the box. it looks nowhere near as nice as the link BrooklynMom posted, but is essentially the same thing.

I found a cooling mat at Zentek Clothing (www.zentekclothing.com) and have ordered it to try it before investing in a coat. I will let everyone know how it works but looks like it is one you do not have to wet down. Thank you for the suggestions that were posted - I am taking a look at these too and with our hot, humid summers here in North Carolina will likely need a few things. I like to hike and plan to take BB with me, the Zentek mat is light enough to pack for day trips. Please let me know if any of you know anything about Zentek?

Last edited by BeBe; 11th March 2012 at 04:15 PM.
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